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ACS Program

Early Childhood Education - JEE.13

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1200 hours

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This program can be offered at the campus(es) below. Please contact the campus of your choosing for program availability and delivery methods.

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Employment Rate

97%

*Jan-Dec 2023, CDI College QC;

Median Wage

$23 /hour

*Jobbank.gc.ca; 2024;

Learn to Master Strategies for Boosting Children's Overall Development

CDI College's Early Childhood Education - JEE.13 program prepares aspiring educators for early education careers by focusing on child development, relationship building, and lesson planning.

 

The curriculum, which includes two practicums, equips students to create engaging lessons in crafting, expressive arts, health and safety, and self-esteem enhancement. It further strengthens skills like interpersonal communication, stress, and time management.

  • CHILD OBSERVATION
  • COMMUNICATION
  • CONFLICT RESOLUTION
  • GAMES & ACTIVITIES
  • HEALTH & SAFETY
  • LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
  • PLANNING & ORGANIZATION
  • PRINCIPLES OF INTERVENTION
  • SOCIO-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)

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Program Courses

Professional Communication Skills

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Communication process, communicator profile, and qualities. Communication and animation techniques. Communication barriers. Creation of communication tools. Teamwork.

The Early Childhood Educator Profession

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Definition of the profession, role, and skills of the educator. Educational programs. Types of child care services in Quebec. Structure of a CPE, a day care center, a school daycare service, and a coordinating office. Laws and regulations. Regulated and unregulated environments.

Health of the Child

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Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Food and allergies. Infectious diseases and transmission of infection. Hand washing and diaper changing techniques. Disinfection and the quality of the environment. Drug administration. Human resources and organizations in prevention (screening) and early intervention to counter negligence.

Child Development from 0 to 5 years old

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Psychological concepts and theories. Physical, motor and sensory development, language development, intellectual development, socio-emotional development, moral and sexual development, development, and expression of emotions. Relationships with father, mother, children, educators. Attachment theory.

Child Observation

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Types of observations (direct, indirect, participatory, retreated, free, systematic, perceived, and uncollected). Components to observe and identify. Objectives and elements to put in place during observations. Observation process (observation, analysis, hypothesis, evaluation, intervention, and evaluation). Observation internship and self-observation.

Child Development from 5 to 12 years old

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Psychological concepts and theories. Physical, motor and sensory development, language development, intellectual development, socio-emotional development, moral and sexual development, development and expression of emotions. Relationships with father, mother, children, educators. Attachment theory.

Safety in the Work Place

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Hygiene rules and safety standards in the daycare environment. Interventions in case of shocks or accidents. Incident report. Assessment of the safety means. Ergonomic techniques, privileged movements, and adapted equipment. Physical and material organization of the environment.

Developing Meaningful Relationships with the Child

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Qualities and skills of a worker. Observation of children's needs. Links and relations between child-child, child-educator, educator-parent, and child-parent. Schedules, routines, special moments, and adapted activities. Particularities of socio-emotional development and self-esteem

Creative Abilities in the Work Place

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Creative process and creativity factors. Attitudes to develop in order to take advantage of his creativity. Creation of educational material and work tools. Personal work related to creativity.

The Child's Autonomy

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Educational program. Periods of workshops. Responsibilities table and encouragement list. Particularities of development of the autonomy of the child from 0 to 12 years old.

Educational Intentions for Children from 0 to 2 years old

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Needs and interests of children from 0 to 2 years old. Stages of playful development. Games and adapted toys. Transitional activities, psychomotor, sonic awareness, plastic expression, language stimulation, logico-mathematics, scientific awakening, drama, and social-affective. Layout of the premises and the playgrounds.

Educational Actions Relating to Behavior

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Principles of intervention in the nursery. Framework of interventions and types of interventions. Possible problems in a day care service and intervention plan. Conflict resolution process.

Educational Intentions for Children from 2 to 5 years old

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Needs and interests of children from 2 to 5 years old. Stages of playful development. Games and adapted toys. Transitional activities, psychomotor, sonic awareness, plastic expression, language stimulation, logico-mathematics, scientific awakening, drama, and social-affective. Development of the premises and playgrounds. Activity bank, project activities, and workshops.

Educational Intentions for Children from 5 to 12 years old

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Planning in 14 points. Needs and interests of children from 5 to 12 years old. Stages of playful development. Games and adapted toys. Transitional activities, psychomotor, sonic awareness, plastic expression, language stimulation, logico-mathematics, scientific awakening, drama, and social-affective. Activity bank, project activities and workshops. Layout of the premises and playgrounds. Planning, organization and animation of activities for children from 5 to 12 years old.

Practicum I - Initiation

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Recognizing the important role of the educator. Application of the knowledge acquired during the theoretical training and application in the workplace. Observation of children's behavior. Observational notes and observation report writing. Ethics, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Practicum II - Integration

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Application of the knowledge acquired during the theoretical training and application in the workplace. Communication with children, parents, and various stakeholders. Teamwork with the different partners. Ethics, confidentiality. and professionalism.

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Admission

Benefits of this program

Employment Opportunities

  • Secondary V diploma or its recognized equivalent
  • Successful admission test
  • Criminal reference check
  • A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;

- the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies;

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one term; or

- the person holds a Secondary School Vocational Diploma.

Ref.: art. 4 College Education Regulations

 

  • Program offered in French or English
  • Day, evening or weekend classes
  • Learn in an inclusive environment
  • Dedicated and passionate instructors
  • Learn industry-standard skills and technologies
  • Practicum placements provide real-world experience
  • Tight-knit, supportive community with classmates, instructors, and support staff
  • Earn your Attestation of College Studies in just a few months
  • Career Services department provides assistance finding jobs and building resumes
  • Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)
  • Childcare centres (CPE)
  • Daycare centres
  • Home and school-based childcare services
  • Secondary V diploma or its recognized equivalent
  • Successful admission test
  • Criminal reference check
  • A person who has received instruction considered sufficient by the college and meets any of the following conditions may be admitted to a program of studies leading to an Attestation of College Studies:

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies or pursued full-time postsecondary studies for at least 2 consecutive terms or 1 school year;

- the person is covered by an agreement entered into between the college and an employer or by a government program of studies;

- the person has interrupted his or her full-time studies for one term and pursued full-time postsecondary studies for one term; or

- the person holds a Secondary School Vocational Diploma.

Ref.: art. 4 College Education Regulations

 

  • Program offered in French or English
  • Day, evening or weekend classes
  • Learn in an inclusive environment
  • Dedicated and passionate instructors
  • Learn industry-standard skills and technologies
  • Practicum placements provide real-world experience
  • Tight-knit, supportive community with classmates, instructors, and support staff
  • Earn your Attestation of College Studies in just a few months
  • Career Services department provides assistance finding jobs and building resumes
  • Authorized by the Ministry of Higher Education. CDI College Business. Technology. Health Care (Permit 749747)
  • Childcare centres (CPE)
  • Daycare centres
  • Home and school-based childcare services
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Hear From Our Graduates

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“We are lucky to welcome children in our classrooms. Our laboratory has an observation mirror, which allows us to observe children and see how the concepts that we learn apply in real life.”

Valerie T.

Early Childhood Education - JEE.13

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“The program itself, the instructor, and my classmates have helped me grow so much emotionally and psychologically. I have learned to know myself and to go beyond my limits.”

Jessica G.

Early Childhood Education - JEE.13

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